Kanguera vs qb SoftHand Research
Side-by-side comparison of Kanguera (University of São Paulo) and qb SoftHand Research (qb robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kanguera—
- qb SoftHand ResearchItaly
Year First Available
- Kanguera2007
- qb SoftHand Research2018
Verified Deployments
- Kanguera0 Deployments
- qb SoftHand Research0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kanguera$299 USD
- qb SoftHand Research$8,625 USD
Availability Status
- KangueraACTIVE
- qb SoftHand ResearchACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Kanguera5 kg
- qb SoftHand Research1.7 kg
Reach
- Kanguera850 mm
- qb SoftHand Research—
Max Speed
- Kanguera1 m/s
- qb SoftHand Research—
Autonomy Level
- Kanguera—
- qb SoftHand Researchfully autonomous
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2007 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $299 USD | $8,625 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kanguera and qb SoftHand Research?
Kanguera is made by University of São Paulo. qb SoftHand Research is made by qb robotics, based in IT.
When were Kanguera and qb SoftHand Research launched?
Kanguera launched in 2007. qb SoftHand Research launched in 2018.
How much does Kanguera cost compared to qb SoftHand Research?
Kanguera is listed at $299. qb SoftHand Research is listed at $8,625.
How do Kanguera and qb SoftHand Research compare on the Robo Index?
Kanguera scores 35/100. qb SoftHand Research scores 63/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Kanguera and qb SoftHand Research in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Dexterous Hand on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kanguera and qb SoftHand Research?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Kanguera vs qb SoftHand Research compares two robots in the dexterous-hand category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.